{"id":4943,"date":"2026-09-11T18:33:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossborderitem.eu\/?post_type=publicaties&#038;p=4943"},"modified":"2026-09-11T18:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:33:53","slug":"analysis-international-rail-municipality-of-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"publicaties","link":"https:\/\/crossborderitem.eu\/en\/publications\/analysis-international-rail-municipality-of-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysis International Rail \u2013 Municipality of Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This research was commissioned by the municipality of Amsterdam. The direct reason for this exploration is the strategic positioning of the city within the complex European and national international rail dossier. The report extensively analyzes the current status, policy developments, barriers, and opportunities for both international passenger and freight transport by rail. 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